Display support system and method for the use thereof

ABSTRACT

A display support system includes a support rail extending in a first direction and at least one support bar carried by the support rail. The support bar is moveable relative to the support rail in at least the first and second directions. A mounting member is engaged with the support bar, with the mounting member being adapted to be coupled to a display. A method for mounting an array of displays on a wall, and a support cart for mounting a display, are also provided.

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/796,441, filed Jan. 24, 2019 and entitled Display Support System andMethod For The Use Thereof, the entire disclosure of which is herebyincorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates generally to a display support system andcomponents, and methods for the use, assembly and reconfigurationthereof.

BACKGROUND

While technology advances have allowed for larger electronic visualdisplays to become more commonplace, technology and manufacturinglimitations, together with fabrication expense, may limit the size andshape of certain desired display configurations. To accommodate thosedesired configurations, including a large overall display area, smallerdisplays may be arranged in an array, or tile system. Because a visualimage is commonly shown across the overall display configuration, witheach individual display showing a portion of the image, it is desirablefor the display surfaces to be aligned and flush. Such alignment may bedifficult when a support surface, such as architectural wall, is out ofplane or uneven. In addition, one or more of the display screens withinthe array may function as an input device via a touch screen. In such aconfiguration, the displays are subjected to various forces exerted bythe user that may tend to dislodge the displays and/or push them out ofalignment.

In other environments, it may be desirable to make an electronic visualdisplay portable, such that it may be easily moved to a desired viewinglocation. Often, carts that may accommodate such visual displays areboxy and cumbersome, and are not configured to easily accommodatevarious cords and accessories associated with the display.

SUMMARY

The present invention is defined by the following claims, and nothing inthis section should be considered to be a limitation on those claims.

In one aspect, one embodiment of a display support system includes asupport rail extending in a first direction and at least one support barcarried by the support rail. The at least one support bar has at leastone receptacle opening upwardly in a second direction orthogonal to thefirst direction. The at least one support bar is moveable relative tothe support rail in at least the first and second directions. A mountingmember includes an insert portion, configured in one embodiment as aneck and head, received in the receptacle and engaging the support bar,with the mounting member being adapted to be coupled to a display.

In one embodiment, the display support system includes a support railhaving a top, a bottom and a side wall defining a cavity. A plurality ofsupport bars are disposed in the cavity and spaced apart along the firstdirection. Each of the support bars includes a pair of receptaclesspaced apart in the first direction and opening upwardly along thesecond direction orthogonal to the first direction. A plurality of pairsof mounting members engage the support bars, with each of the pairs ofmounting members being adapted to be coupled to a separate display.

In another aspect, one embodiment of a method of mounting an array ofdisplays on a wall includes mounting a support rail to the wall, whereinthe support rail extends in a first direction. The support rail has atop, a bottom and a side wall defining a cavity, wherein the side wallis spaced apart from the wall. The method includes disposing a pluralityof support bars in the cavity, wherein the support bars are spaced apartalong the first direction, with each of the support bars having a pairof receptacles spaced apart in the first direction and opening upwardlyin a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, coupling pairsof mounting members to each of a plurality of displays, wherein each ofthe mounting members has an insert portion, inserting the insertportions of the pairs of mounting members in the pairs of receptacles ofa corresponding one of the support bars, and engaging the support barswith the insert portions of each pair of mounting members.

In another aspect, one embodiment of a support cart for a displayincludes a frame having a pair of spaced apart side supports eachdefining an apex. A plate is disposed between the side supports and isconnected to the apices of the side supports. The plate includes aplurality of mounting locations configured to support a display. A trayis positioned below the plate and extends between and is connected tothe side supports.

In one aspect, one embodiment of the frame includes a first tube havingan annular side wall and a first opening formed in the side wall. Asecond tube extends transverse to the first tube and has an end portiondisposed through the first opening. A cylindrical wedge having first,second and third sectors is disposed in the first tube. A second openingis defined in the first and second sectors, and a third opening isdefined in the third sector, wherein the first, second and thirdopenings are coaxial. The end portion of the second tube is disposed inthe second opening. A fastener extends through a portion of the secondtube and the second opening in the first and second sectors and isthreadably engaged with the third sector at the third opening.

The various embodiments of the display support system, and methods forthe configuration and use thereof, provide significant advantages overother display support systems, and components used therein. For exampleand without limitation, the display support system allows for an arrayof displays to be quickly and easily aligned in each of the X, Y and Zdirections. The displays may also be quickly mounted on a correspondingsupport bar and thereafter locked in position, or released therefromwith a quick release feature. The support system provides for a robustmounting arrangement that maintains the alignment of the displays evenwhen subjected to various external forces, including forces applied byusers interacting with a touch screen. The support system also providesfor movement of the display away from the wall, for example to accessthe back of the display, while also managing the various cables andcords associated with the displays.

The support cart, and frame components thereof, also provides variousadvantages, including a robust structure that allows for a userinterface, while providing an aesthetic storage for various cables,cords and the like. The frame structure, with its tube-to-tube interfaceand wedge connectors, provides for a seamless exterior appearancewithout the need for welding, which thereby allows for the cart to beeasily disassembled into a knock-down configuration.

The foregoing paragraphs have been provided by way of generalintroduction, and are not intended to limit the scope of the followingclaims. The various preferred embodiments, together with furtheradvantages, will be best understood by reference to the followingdetailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanyingdrawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of an array of electronic visual display.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of one embodiment of a display support systemsecured to an array of displays.

FIGS. 3A and B are rear views of a mounting plate with differentmounting member embodiments coupled to the backside of a display.

FIGS. 4A and B are exploded views of alternative embodiments of adisplay support system.

FIG. 5 are rear views of different embodiments of display supportsystems.

FIGS. 6A and B are exploded perspective views of alternative embodimentsof a mounting member.

FIG. 6C is a side view of the mounting member assembly shown in FIG. 6B.

FIG. 6D is an exploded perspective view of a spacer.

FIGS. 7A-C are cross-sectional views of alternative mounting membersshown in FIGS. 6A and B when assembled.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a support bar and locking mechanism.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are front and rear views of a portion of the displaysupport system in a locked configuration.

FIGS. 9C and 9D are front and rear views of a portion of the displaysupport system in an unlocked configuration.

FIGS. 10A-D show the steps of installing a cable management clip on thedisplay support system.

FIG. 11A shows a partial side view of a display support system with aspacer disposed between the display and the wall.

FIG. 11B shows a partial side view of a display support system with astrut disposed between the display and the wall.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged partial perspective view of a display supportsystem secured to a wall.

FIG. 13 is a side, perspective view of a display supported by a displaysupport system secured to a wall.

FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of a support cart with a displaysecured thereto.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged, partial view of a tray carried by the supportcart.

FIG. 16 is a partial front view of the support cart without a displaysecured thereto.

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the tray mounted to the supportcart.

FIG. 18 is a partial, front view of a mounting cross member secured to aplate on the support cart.

FIG. 19 is a partial perspective view of an end portion of the mountingcross member.

FIG. 20 is a partial perspective view of a tube-to-tube connection onthe support cart frame.

FIGS. 21A-E are various views of a cylindrical wedge member in anassembled in exploded configuration.

FIGS. 22A and B are cross-sectional views of the tube-to-tube connectionwith a wedge member.

FIGS. 23A and B are views of a bracket and wedge assembly.

FIG. 24 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a caster.

FIG. 25 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a cable managementclip.

FIG. 26 is a side view of the cable management clip.

FIG. 27 is a bottom view of a lid for a tray.

FIG. 28 is an exploded view of the lid.

FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view of the lid taken along line 29-29 ofFIG. 27.

FIGS. 30A-D are perspective views of a wire management clip beingmanipulated to capture a cord.

FIG. 31 is a front view of a multi-function tool.

FIG. 32 is a side view of the tool shown in FIG. 31.

FIG. 33 is an enlarged end view of the tool taken along line 33 of FIG.32.

FIG. 34 is an enlarged end view of the tool taken along line 34 of FIG.31.

FIGS. 35A and B are partial perspective view of a wall installationusing the tool shown in FIG. 31.

FIGS. 36A-G are views showing the sequential assembly of the supportcart.

FIGS. 37A-C are views showing a single wall mount assembly.

FIGS. 38A and B show a tool for installing a cylindrical wedge member insupport leg tube.

FIGS. 39A-C are perspective, side and top views respectively of analternative embodiment of a wire management clip.

FIG. 40 is a partial perspective view showing the wire management clipof FIGS. 39A-C secured to a leg.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENTLY PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

It should be understood that the term “plurality,” as used herein, meanstwo or more. The terms “longitudinal” as used herein means of orrelating to length or the lengthwise direction 2, for example betweenthe opposite ends of a support rail 26. The terms “lateral” and“transverse” as used herein, means situated on, directed toward orrunning from side to side, and refers to a lateral direction 4transverse to the longitudinal direction. In one embodiment, thelongitudinal and lateral directions correspond to the X and Zdirections, both lying within a horizontal plane, with a verticaldirection 6 running in the Y direction. The term “coupled” meansconnected to or engaged with whether directly or indirectly, for examplewith an intervening member, and does not require the engagement to befixed or permanent, although it may be fixed or permanent (or integral),and includes both mechanical and electrical connection. The terms“first,” “second,” and so on, as used herein are not meant to beassigned to a particular component of feature so designated, but ratherare simply referring to such components or features in the numericalorder as addressed, meaning that a component or feature designated as“first” may later be a “second” such component or feature, depending onthe order in which it is referred. For example, a “first” opening may belater referred to as a “second” opening depending on the order in whichthey are referred. It should also be understood that designation of“first” and “second” does not necessarily mean that the two components,features or values so designated are different, meaning for example afirst opening may be the same as a second opening, with each simplybeing applicable to separate but identical features.

Wall System

Displays

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of electronic visual displays 8are arranged in an array, shown as a linear horizontal array 10 of four(4) displays mounted to a wall 12, which may be any type of supportwall, including for example an architectural wall integrated into abuilding structure, or a more temporary and reconfigurable wall,including for example and without limitation an office wall panelsystem. In one embodiment, each of the displays 8 has a rectangularshape, with a top 14, a bottom 16, opposite sides 18, a front surface 20and a rear surface 22. The front surface 20 may be configured as a userinterface, including a touch sensitive screen. In other embodiments, thedisplays may be configured in different shapes and sizes. In theembodiment, shown, the displays are arranged with a longer dimensionextending in the vertical direction 6, with adjacent sides 18 of thedisplays being abutted. In other embodiments, the longer dimension maybe arranged in the horizontal, longitudinal direction 2. In oneembodiment, the displays 8 are rotatably supported about a horizontalaxis 24 extending in the Z-direction, or lateral direction 4, such thatthe orientation of the displays may be changed from a horizontal to avertical orientation. In yet another embodiment, shown in FIGS. 37A andB, a single display is mounted to a wall.

Support Rails

Referring to FIGS. 2-5, 9A-D, 12 and 35A and B, one or more supportrails 26, 62 are secured to the wall 12 with a plurality of fasteners28, 64. Each of the support rails 26, 62 is elongated in thelongitudinal direction 2 and is positioned horizontally in oneembodiment. It should be understood that the support rails may bepositioned in non-horizontal orientations. Each support rail 26 has atop 30, a bottom 32 and a front side wall 34, which form a cavity 36 incombination. Vertical flanges 38, 40 extend upwardly and downwardly fromthe top and bottom, with the flanges including openings 42, e.g.,elongated, shaped to receive the fasteners 28 that secure the supportrail to the wall. When the support rail 26 is fastened to the wall, thewall 12 closes off a far side of the cavity 36 spaced laterally from thefront side wall 34 in the lateral direction 4.

Each of the top and side walls 30, 34 has one or more pairs of enlargedopenings 44, or windows, formed therein. The pairs of windows are spacedapart a distance L1 as shown in FIGS. 4A and B. In one embodiment, thewindows have a rectangular shape and extend from the bottom 32 of thesupport rail to the upper vertical flange 38. The windows separatealternating coupling portions 46 and release portions 48 of the frontside wall and top. Each coupling portion includes one or more enlargedopenings 54 formed in the front side wall, with the openings beingenlarged, e.g., elongated, in the horizontal and vertical directions,which allows for movement of a support bar 66 relative to the supportrail 26 in the X and Y directions as explained in more detail below.

Referring to FIG. 5, various embodiments of the support rails 26 mayhave different lengths to accommodate different display arrays. Forexample, first, second and third support rails are configured withfirst, second and third lengths (l1, l2, l3), with two, three and fourpairs of openings and support bars 66 formed in each support railrespectively and supporting two, three or four displays. In theembodiment having a length l4, the displays 8 are configured in ahorizontal orientation, whereas in the embodiments having a length l1,l2 and l3, the displays have a vertical orientation. A fourth rail has afourth length (l4) greater than the first length and less than thesecond length, but is configured with two pairs of openings to supporttwo displays. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a pair of support rails 26 maybe spaced apart along the longitudinal direction, each configured tosupport a one or more (e.g., a pair) of displays, and with a gangingconnector plate 67 coupled between adjacent sides of the support rails,being secured for example with a plurality of fasteners 69, shown asfour.

As shown in FIGS. 4A, 12 and 35B, the top 30 of the coupling portion 46of the rail includes a plurality of platforms 50, formed in oneembodiment as flanges that extend outwardly from the front side wall inthe lateral direction, having an opening. Alternatively, the openingsmay simply be arranged in the top. The openings receive an adjustmentmember 52, configured in one embodiment as a screw or other threadedfastener. The top of the release portion 48 of the rail includes anopening 57 centered over the release portion.

The support rail also includes end walls 56 positioned at opposite endsof the support rail and closing the ends of the cavity 36. Each end wallincludes an opening 58, which may be threaded in one embodiment tothreadably receive an adjustment member 60, configured in one embodimentas a screw or other threaded fastener.

Referring to FIGS. 2, 4B, 5, 13 and 35A, one or more second supportrails 62 are spaced apart from the first support rail 26 in the Ydirection 6, which is the vertical direction in one embodiment, and runsparallel to the first support rail. In one embodiment, the secondsupport rail is disposed below the first support rail, although itshould be understood that it may be disposed above the support rail in aspaced apart relationship therewith. The second support rail 62 is anelongated bar or plate, which is secured to the wall 12 with a pluralityof fasteners 64. The second support rail is made of a material, orincludes portions thereof, that are ferromagnetic, or capable of beingmagnetically attracted and securely held by a magnet. Alternatively, thesecond support rail may include a magnetic material, or portions thereofmay be magnetic.

The support rails 26, 62 may be made of any rigid material, includingfor example and without limitation a metal, such as steel or aluminum,or a plastic, composite or other suitable material.

Support Bars

Referring to FIGS. 4A and B, 5, 8 and 35B, at least one support bar 66,and in embodiments where more than one display is being mounted to asupport rail, a plurality of support bars are carried by the supportrail 26. Each support bar is elongated in the first direction 2. Eachsupport bar has a top 68, a bottom 70, a front side wall 72 and oppositeend walls 74. A pair of upwardly facing receptacles 76 are spaced aparta distance L1 and formed in the front side wall 72, such that thereceptacles are exposed in the windows 44 of the support rail, with theopening in the top of the rail aligned with and forming a mouth for thereceptacle. In one embodiment, the receptacles are configured asnotches. The support bar includes a rim portion 78 formed around theperiphery of the notch to provide increased rigidity and strength, witha side surface of the rim portion, or support bar, providing a bearingsurface. A bottom 80 of the notch is circular, defined by a radius R. Itshould be understood that the term “notch” refers to any opening,depression, groove, slot, recess, divot, etc. having opposite sides,regardless of the depth or slope thereof.

A pair of horizontal pivot axes 82 are positioned outboard of thereceptacles adjacent the top of the support bar. The top of the supportbar also includes a pair of bosses 84, or flanges, extending laterallyoutwardly through the side wall of the rail and dimensioned to underlieand be aligned with the flanges/platforms 50 of the support rail. Thebosses each include an opening 86, preferably threaded, that receivesthe adjustment member 52. The front side wall has a plurality ofopenings 88 in each end thereof that are aligned with the openings inthe coupling portion of the support rail. The front side walls 34, 72are secured one to the other with fasteners 101, e.g., a large headrivet, but with the enlarged openings 54 allowing for vertical andhorizontal adjustment, or float, in the Y and X directions of thesupport bar relative to the support rail. The support bar has openings126 formed in the end walls 74 that are engaged by adjustment members126.

If more than one support bar is located within the cavity 36 of thesupport rail, a connector 90 may be secured between the ends walls ofadjacent support bars.

Lock/Quick Release Mechanism

Referring to FIGS. 2, 4A and B, 5, 8, 9A-D, 35A and B and 37A and C, alock mechanism 92 includes a pair of lock members 94, shown as sectorshaped cam members with a convex edge 96. An apex 98 of each lock memberis pivotally connected to the support bar at the pivot axes 82 with apivot member, e.g. pin 100. An inboard corner 102 of each sector ispivotally connected to a T-shaped release member 104 having alongitudinally and horizontally extending cross member 108 and anupright, vertical member 106. The ends of the cross member 106 have anelongated slot 110 extending in the longitudinal direction 2, with a pin112 extending through the sector and sliding within the slot 110. Theupright member 108 extends upwardly through an opening 114 in the top ofthe support bar and the opening 57 in the top of the release portion 46of the support rail. A pair of notches 116 are formed in each side ofthe vertical, upright member 106 adjacent the junction with the crossmember 108, with the notches 116 acting as catches as they engage edgesof the top 68 of the support bar adjacent the opening 114, with theedges 124 also acting as catches. In operation, the vertical, uprightmember 106 may be engaged, for example with a hook portion 122 of a tool120 inserted through an opening 118 formed in the top of the verticalmember, and moved upwardly through the openings. As the release member104 moves upwardly in the Y direction 6, the ends of the cross member108 move upwardly and pivot the cam members 94 about the pivot axes 82such that the convex edge 96 is not disposed across the notch 76 and itremains open. The release member 104 may be maintained in an engagedposition, with the lock members 94 in the unlocked position, by engagingone of the catches 116 on the upright member with one of the catches 124in the top of the support bar. The release member 104 may be moved to adisengaged position, where the upright member 106 is centered in theopening 114 and allowed to move downwardly therethrough to a disengagedposition, with the lock members 94 pivoting to a locked position andwith the convex edge 96 disposed across and closing the notch 76.

The position of the support bars 66 may be adjusted relative to thesupport rail 26 by rotating the adjustment members 60, 52 to threadablyengage the support bar 66 at openings 86, 126 and thereby move thesupport bar in the X and Y directions 2, 6 respectively.

Display Mounting Assembly

Referring to FIGS. 2, 3A and B, 6A-D, 7A-C, 10D, 12 and 13, a displaysupport 128 is secured to the rear surface of a display, for examplewith various fasteners. In one embodiment, the display support includesa plate 130 configured as a circular disk having an outercircumferential edge 132. A plurality of (shown as four) mountingmembers 134 include a base 136 having a mounting flange 138 and a hub140. The mounting flange is secured to the rear of the display support128 with fasteners 142, with the hub 140 overlying the surface of thecircumferential edge 132. The four mounting members are arrangedequidistant around the circumferential edge, or at 90 degrees relativeto each other as shown in FIGS. 3A and B.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 3B, 6B and 6C, right and left spanners 400,402 interconnect upper and lower mounting members 406, 408. It should beunderstood that the right spanner is a mirror image of the left spanneracross a vertical plane. Alternatively, the left and right spanners areidentical, and are simply rotated between the left and right sides. Theleft spanner, shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, has spaced apart upper and lowerend portions 410, 412 connected with an elongated connector 416 that isdimensioned so as to ensure the end portions are properly locatedrelative to the plate 130 and the upper and lower rails 26, 62. Each endportion 410, 412 has a flange 418, 420 with an opening 422, 424 thatoverlies the plate 130, with a fastener 426 securing the flange to theplate through the opening. Each end portion also includes a hub 430,432.

Referring to FIGS. 6A-C and 7A-C, the hubs 140, 430, 432 each have acentral threaded bore 144, and an annular shoulder 146 formed at one endof the bore. A plug 148 is threadably engaged with the bore, andincludes a head 150 at one end thereof that is received in the annularshoulder when the plug is fully threaded into the bore. An opposite end152 of the plug includes a tool engageable head, for example a hex heador square head. A tool 120, including an open end wrench 800, as shownin FIG. 31, may be engaged with the head 152 to rotate the plug 148relative to the hub 140 and thereby adjust the position of the plugrelative to the hub in the lateral Z direction 4. The wrench mayalternatively be configured with a closed end. A puck 154 includes aninsert portion 156, configured in one embodiment with a head 158 and aneck 160, which extends into a central opening 174 formed in the head ofthe plug. An opposite end of the plug includes a central opening 162,with an annular lip or ridge 164 extending radially inwardly andseparating the central openings. One side of the ridge forms a stopsurface for the neck, while an opposite side of the ridge provides abearing surface 178 for a spring 166. A front surface 168 of the head158 is substantially flat, while a rear surface 170 is configured as aconvex, curved surface. In one embodiment, the head 158 is configured asa disc, with a circular shaped front surface, although it may be othershapes. An elongated coupling member, 172 configured in one embodimentas a fastener, extends between the openings 162, 174 and include a firstend 176 threadably engaged with the neck 160 along the Z axis 4, or witha nut 434 non-rotatably secured in the neck. A compression spring 166 isdisposed between a head 176 of the coupling member and the bearingsurface 178. The various mounting members may be made of metal, such asstainless steel.

In operation, the plug 148 may be rotated, for example by engagement ofthe head 152 with the tool 120, and in particular the open hex wrench800 at one end of the tool, and rotated so as to move the puck in theZ-direction 4. In this way, the display support 128 may be adjusted ateach of the plurality of mounting members in the Z-direction. At thesame time, if the display 8 or display support 128 is pulled outwardlyin the Z-direction, there is some give as the puck 154 may move awayfrom the plug 148 against the force of the spring 166, with the springthereafter biasing the display 8 toward the puck 154 adjacent the wall12.

Referring to FIGS. 6B and 7C, the lower mounting member 436 includes ahead 438 and a neck 440 that extends into the central opening 174 formedin the head of the plug. The neck 440 has a through opening that may bethreaded, or include a threaded bushing 442 having opposite threadsextending from both ends thereof. A fastener 444 extends upwardlythrough opening 162, through an opening defined by the annular ridge 164and threadably engages the bushing 442 to secure the mounting member 436to the plug 148. A magnet 446 is disposed in a circular recess 450formed in the end of the head 438, with the magnet 446 and head havingflush top surfaces 450, 452, or with the surface 450 of the magnet beingslightly recessed below the surface 452 of the head. A fastener 448secures the magnet 446 to the bushing 442.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 37A-C, a plate 500 is mounted directlyto a wall with a plurality of fasteners 502. The plate has acircumferential rim portion 544. In one embodiment, the plate has acircular shape, or a shape that matches a profile of the display support504 secured to the rear of the display. The display support may have aplurality of mounting members 506 secured thereto, as disclosed above.In one embodiment, the mounting members 506 are configured as pucks,configured in one embodiment with a head 508 and a neck 510, with afastener 512 securing the mounting member to the display support 504. Afront surface 514 of the head 508 is substantially flat, while a rearsurface 516 may be configured as a convex, curved surface. In oneembodiment, the head 508 is configured as a disc, with a circular shapedfront surface, although it may be other shapes. In one embodiment, theplate 500 has a central opening 509, a pair of upper V-shapedreceptacles 520 opening upwardly along a periphery of the plate, and apair of lower V-shaped receptacles 522 having an access opening 524disposed above and communicating with the receptacles. Recesses areformed behind the receptacle 520, 522 to receive the puck head 508, andwith a lower circular shaped apex 526 receiving the neck 510.

The lock mechanism 92, and in particular the release member 104 may bemoved upwardly in the Y direction 6 such that the cam members 94 are notdisposed across the notch receptacles 520. The release member 104 may bemaintained in an engaged position, with the lock members 94 in theunlocked position, by engaging one of the catches 116 on the uprightmember with a pair of catches 530 defined by edges of a slot 542 formedin the top of the rim portion 544. The release member 104 may be movedto a disengaged position, where the upright member 106 is centered inthe opening 114 and allowed to move downwardly therethrough to adisengaged position, with the lock members 94 pivoting to a lockedposition and with the convex edge 96 disposed across and closing thereceptacles 520 and trapping the mounting members 506.

Operation

In operation, and referring to FIGS. 2, 3B, 35A and B, the displaysupport 128 is secured to the rear surface 22 of the display 8. Thesupport bars 66 are positioned in the cavity 36 of the support rail 26,with the support rail 26 being leveled (e.g. with a built in bubblelevel or with a separate bubble level) and thereafter secured to thewall 12 with fasteners 28. The support rail 62 is then located on thewall using the tool 120, shown in FIGS. 31-34. In particular, one end802 of the tool, configured as a flat screw drive blade, has a firstopening 804, which is disposed over a lower fastener 28 securing therail 26 to the wall 12. The tool is allowed to hang vertically, with asecond opening 806 aligned with a fastener hole on the lower rail 62.The second rail 62 may then be secured to the wall with fastener 64,which eliminates the need to level, measure and locate the second railrelative to the first rail. In this way, the rails 26, 62 are located tobe aligned with the mounting members 134, 436.

With the release member 104 in an engaged position, the display support,with the display attached, is positioned such that the insert portions156, and in particular the necks 160, of the two upper mounting membersare inserted into one of the pairs of receptacles 76, or notches andsettle in the bottom 80 of the opening, which is dimensioned to receivedand mate with the neck. The release member 104 may then be moved to thedisengaged position, such that the lock members 94 pivot to the lockedposition and are disposed across and closes the receptacles 76 adjacentand above the necks 160, such that the insert portions 156 may not beremoved from the receptacles. The rear surface 170 of the head engages arear side surface of the support bar, or rim portion, as the neck 160 issupported in the bottom 80 of the notch to secure the display on thesupport bar. The convexly curved, or semi-spherical rear surface 170 ofthe head 158 allows for rotation of the mounting member, and thedisplay, relative to the support bar and support rail, thereby providingfor the display, e.g. bottom, to be pivoted or rotated away from thewall to provide access to a back side thereof, as shown for example inFIG. 11B.

The two bottom mounting members 436, referred to as auxiliary mountingmembers, and in particular the front surface 168, 450, 452 thereofengage the second rail 62, and in one embodiment, the pucks 154, or head438, or rail 62, include a magnetic material, for example magnet 446,with the pucks or mounting member 436 being magnetically attracted toand held by the rail 62.

After the first display is mounted, the remaining displays in the arraymay be coupled to the support bars 66 and support rails 26, 62 in thesame way.

Thereafter the adjustment members 52 associated with each display may beadjusted to ensure alignment of the displays in the Y-direction 6, forexample by engaging the members 52 with the blade end 802 of the tool120. Likewise, the adjustment member 60 maybe adjusted, for example byengaging the member with the blade end 802 of the tool, to push thedisplays together in the X-direction 2. Finally, each of the mountingmembers may be adjusted by engaging the plug 148, and in particular thehead 152, with the wrench end 800 of the tool 120, such that that eachdisplay may be adjusted in the Z-direction 4. These various adjustmentsmay be made to ensure proper X and Y alignment, as well as Z-alignment,to ensure the front surfaces 20 of the displays are flush. A single tool120 may be used to both align and position the rails 28, 62, as well asmake all of the X, Y and Z adjustments.

As shown in FIGS. 6D and 11A, one or more spacers 180, each having abase 182 and an extension member 184 threadably engaged with the base182, may be positioned between the wall 12 and the rear surface 22 ofone of the displays, preferably at a location vertically spaced from thefirst rail 26, and on an opposite side of the first rail relative to thesecond rail 62. The spacer 180 may be lengthened or shortened in thelateral Z direction 4, as needed, by turning the base 183 relative tothe extension member 184 to ensure the proper length of the spacer. Thespacer ensures further rigidity of the display relative to the wall. Theends of the base and extension members 182, 184 may each be configuredwith a recess 450, with a magnet 446 disposed in the recess 450 andsecured to the base and extension member with fasteners 452, e.g.,mechanical fasteners such as screws, adhesive or combinations thereof.In one embodiment, the spacer 180 may be releasably coupled, for examplethrough magnetic attraction, to one or both of the wall and display. Inother embodiments, one or both of the base and extension member may besecured to the wall and display with fasteners, including mechanicalfasteners such as screws, or adhesive, or combinations thereof.

As shown in FIGS. 10A-D, 25 and 26, a cable management clip 186 includesan elongated member 188, e.g., a plate defining a plane, having a loop190, or first hook, formed at one end and curving out of the plane ofthe plate, or portion of the plate adjacent the loop. A second hook 192is formed in an opposite end within the plane of the plate, or theportion of plate within which the hook is formed. In one embodiment, theplate may have a transition 193 between the first and second portions,which may be offset, such that the end of the loop lies in the sameplane as the elongated member 188. In operation, various cables 195,cords, etc. connected to and extending from the rear of the displays aregathered and held by the loop 190. The clip 186 is then manipulated suchthat the hook 192 is engaged on the neck 160 of the puck as shown inFIG. 10D, with the loop 190 opening towards the rear of the display. Tofacilitate this operation, the displays 8 may be tilted away from thewall 12 by disengaging the lower pucks 154, 436 from the lower rail 62to provide access to the bottom of the display and the lower pucks, withthe curved surface 170 of the heads of the upper pucks allowing for thetilting of the display as explained previously.

In one embodiment, shown in FIG. 11B, the display support includes astrut 194, or kickstand, that may be rotated to engage the lower rail62, or other portion of the support wall, and hold the display supportaway from the wall at an angled orientation, either for viewing or toprovide room for an installer to have hands-free access to the rear ofthe displays 8 while installed on the wall 12.

Referring to the embodiment of FIGS. 37A-C, the display support 504 issecured to the rear surface 22 of the display 8, with mounting members506 secured to the display support 504. The plate 500 is then located onthe wall using a bubble level 503, which is supported on a bottom edge511 of opening 509. The plate 500 is mounted on the wall with fasteners502. With the release member 104 in an engaged position, the displaysupport, with the display attached, is positioned such that the twoupper mounting members 506 are inserted into the receptacles, or notchesand settle in the bottom 526 of the opening, which is dimensioned toreceived and mate with the neck. At the same time, the lower mountingmembers 506 are inserted into the access openings 524 and are thereafterlowered into the lower receptacles 522 and settle in the bottom 526 ofthe opening. The release member 104 may then be moved to the disengagedposition, such that the lock members 94 pivot to the locked position andare disposed across and closes the receptacles 520 adjacent and abovethe necks, such that the mounting members 506 may not be removed fromthe receptacles. The rear surface 516 of the head engages a rear sidesurface of the plate 500 as the neck is supported in the bottom of thenotch to secure the display on the plate.

Support Cart

Referring to FIGS. 14-24, 27-30D and 36A-G, a support cart 200 includesa frame 202 having a pair of spaced apart side supports 204 eachdefining an apex 206. In one embodiment, the frame has an A-frameconfiguration, with each of the side supports having an invertedV-shape. The side supports include a pair of legs 208 having upper ends210 joined at the apex 206. Lower ends of the legs have floor engagingcomponents 212, such as glides, wheels and/or casters. In oneembodiment, each of the legs is configured as a leg tube, which may havea cylindrical exterior shape having an annular, or circumferential sidewall 214 having a thickness and a central opening.

Referring to FIG. 25, the floor engaging component 212 includes ahousing 560 and a wedge 562 extending upwardly from the housing. Thewedge member has a lower wedge member 564 and an upper wedge member 566with angled interfacing surfaces 568, 570 forming an acute anglerelative to a vertical plane. The wedge members may be made of metal,for example steel or aluminum, or of plastic. The wedge members 564, 566are inserted inside the bottom of the leg tube 208. A fastener 568extends upwardly from the housing 560 through the lower wedge member 564and threadably engages the upper wedge member 566. As the fastener 568is rotated, the upper wedge member 566 is drawn downwardly, and slidesradially outwardly relative to the lower wedge member 564, with thesurfaces 568, 570 sliding relative to each other. As the wedge members564, 566 are displaced radially (or laterally and longitudinally)relative to each other, the outer circumferential surface of each wedgemember 564, 566 bears against the interior surface of the leg tubethereby securing the housing to the leg. A caster 580 having a mountingmember 582 may thereafter be secured to the housing, for example byinserting the mounting member into a receptacle formed in the housingalong an axis laterally offset from the axis of the leg tube. In thisway, the caster is secured to the leg with a seamless appearance, andwithout any externally visible fasteners extending radially through theleg.

A bracket 216 includes a cap 220 surrounding and joining the top end ofthe legs at the apex, with a mounting portion 218, configured as a plateor flange, extending transversely to a plane defined by the legs. Thebracket fits over and covers the top of the legs, and includes an insertportion 221 that fits inside each leg. The cap has an interior cavity225 that is covered with a cover 223. A wedge 562 is secured to the endof each insert portion 221, with a fastener 561 extending through thecavity 225 and engaging the wedge 562 to secure the cap to the legs 208,with the wedge functioning as described above. Again, the cap isinstalled seamlessly and without any externally visible fasteners.

A plate 224 is coupled to the mounting portions 218 of the brackets, forexample with fasteners 226, and extends between the opposite sidesupports. In one embodiment, the plate has a circular shape, or a shapethat matches a profile of the display support 504 secured to the rear ofthe display 8. The display support 504 may have a plurality of mountingmembers 506 secured thereto, as disclosed above. In one embodiment, theplate 224 is secured to the side supports at the outermost portion ofthe plate, or across a diameter thereof, such that the plate isvertically centered between the side supports 204.

As shown in FIG. 16, in one embodiment, the plate 224 includes acircumferential rim portion 222 and a plurality of vertical andhorizontal ribs 228 that provide rigidity to the plate and define aplurality of recesses 230 on the front surface thereof. The ribs may belinear, or have other shapes and configurations. A plurality ofreceptacles 232, 234 are defined by and nested between the ribs, withthe face of the receptacles lying flush with the front surface of theplate. Two lower receptacles 232 are disposed beneath upper receptacles234. The receptacles are secured to the plate 224 with fasteners 236. Apair of lower V-shaped receptacles 232 each define a notch, with arecess formed behind the receptacle to receive the puck head 158, andwith a lower circular shaped apex 80 receiving a neck. The upperreceptacles each define a notch 238, also with a recess formed behindthe receptacle, with the notches being are more shallow in a verticaldirection than the notches of the lower receptacles 232.

A boss structure 240 is formed in the circumferential rim and includes athrough opening diagonally aligned with the notches 238 in the upperreceptacle, with the angle (α) of the opening being acute relative tothe horizontal and vertical axis, and 45° in one embodiment. It shouldbe understood that the opening may extend at other angles, includingalong a vertical axis.

In one embodiment, the heads 158 of the pucks mounted to the displaysupport are received in the recesses behind the receptacles 232, 234,with the necks 160 of the pucks disposed in the apex of the notches.Lock members, configured in one embodiment as set screws 242, are thenthreaded through the through openings and abutted against the necks 160,or the circumferential edge of the puck or mounting member 506, tosecure the display support, and display, to the plate.

In another embodiment, shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, a mounting cross memberis secured to the rear of a display or display support with fasteners.In one embodiment, the cross member 244 as a dog-bone shape, with anelongated support 246 and opposite enlarged end portions 248, which aresecured to the display support or display. The cross member, includingthe enlarged end portions, are disposed in a recess 251 defined in theplate 224 by the ribs 228. Lock members 242 extend through threadedthrough openings to engage the end portions 248 and secure the display 8or display support 128 to the plate 224.

Referring to FIGS. 14, 15, 17, and 36A-G, the legs 208 of each of thespaced apart side supports are joined by a pair of support members 250,configured as support tubes in one embodiment, although it should beunderstood that the support members may be solid, for example configuredas bars. Each support tube extends between a pair of legs 208 formingeach side support. Each support tube has a pair of end portions 252 thatextend diagonally from the legs, meaning longitudinally and laterally,for example at an angle (β) relative to a longitudinal axis 2 defined ina horizontal plane. Each support tube further includes an intermediateconnecting portion 254, with the connecting portions of the two supporttubes being parallel and extending in the lateral direction 4 whilebeing spaced apart in the longitudinal direction 2, or vice versa. Thesupport tubes preferably lie in a horizontal plane. Each of the endportions 252 of the support tube has an access opening 253 formed at thejunction with the connection portion 254, which allows for a tool, e.g.,screw driver, Allen wrench or socket extension, to be inserted throughthe interior of the end portion 252 and engage a fastener 302 as shownin FIG. 20.

A tray 260 is carried by the support tubes and defines the cross portionof the A-frame configuration. The tray has a lower base portion 262defining a central recessed cavity 267. The tray further includes anupper portion 295 coupled to the lower base portion with fasteners 293,with the upper portion 295 having an inner wall 264 defining a centralrecessed cavity 266, and a circumferential or annular trough 268surrounding the cavity 266. It should be understood that the trough isnot circular in one embodiment, but rather has an elongated or obroundshape. The tray, and in particular the base portion 262, may include abottom floor 270, or a pair of floors, defining an outer peripheral edge269 of the trough as shown in FIG. 17, with the upper portion 295 havingan insert portion 271 disposed on the bottom floor and defining the walland cavity. The floor 270 is supported on and coupled to the supporttubes 250, and in particular the connecting portions 254 thereof, andsecured thereto with fasteners 281. In other embodiments the recessedcavity and trough are integrally formed from a single, homogenousmember.

A lid 272 is pivotally connected to the tray, for example to the innerwall 264. As shown in FIG. 15, the lid may be asymmetric, with a frontportion pivotally connected to a rear portion and covering a largerportion of the cavity when pivoted to a closed position, or as shown inFIG. 14, the pivot axis, or living hinge, may be symmetrically locatedalong a centerline of the lid. In an open position, the lid or cover,with the front portion, rear portion, or both, leaves portions of thecavity uncovered. The peripheral edge 274 of the lid is spaced above theperipheral edge of the trough, providing a gap G2, or pass throughtherebetween. In this way, cords, cables 275 and the like may beinserted through the pass through and wound around the inner wall 264and disposed in the circumferential trough 268 for storage. At the sametime, various accessories, such as wireless control devices, writingimplements and the like, may be stored in the central cavity 266,covered by the lid 272 when in a closed position.

Referring to FIGS. 27-29, the tray and lid may be made of compositelaminate structure, including a base layer 602 configured with a steelsection 604 aligned and positioned adjacent an aluminum section. Thesteel section is configured with a plurality (shown as 3) studs 608extending orthogonally from the steel section. The steel and aluminumsections are spaced apart to form a seam 610, with both sections lyingin the same plane. The seam 610 may be symmetrical to the overall shape,or asymmetrical, as shown in FIGS. 27-29, for example with the aluminumsection 606 having a greater width w2 than the width w1 of the steelsection 604. A sheet adhesive layer 612 is applied to each side of thebase layer, and outer fabric layers 614 are applied to the sheetadhesive layers, with the adhesive and fabric layers extending beyondthe edge of the base layer to form a perimeter edge 616. The loweradhesive layer and fabric layer have openings 622 aligned with andreceiving the studs 608, while the upper layers cover the studs. The lidis secured to the tray with the studs 608, which may be engaged with theupper portion by nuts, friction fit, snap fit or other fasteners. Thesheet adhesive layers and fabric layers define a living hinge 620between the steel and aluminum sections along the seam 610.

Referring to FIGS. 15 and 20-22B, the end portions 280 of the supporttubes are inserted through a side opening 282 formed in the leg tubes,such that the end portions extend into an interior of the leg tubes. Acylindrical wedge 284 is inserted interiorly of the leg tube in thecentral opening. The wedge has a first, second and third sectors 288,290, 292. The cylinder has a pair of longitudinally spacedcircumferential grooves 291, with a pair of O-rings 286 disposed in thegrooves to hold the sectors together, e.g., bias the sectors toward eachother. The outer surface of the O-rings 286 is flush with, or spacedradially inwardly from the exterior surface of the wedge. Sectors 288and 290 have ridges 295 that are received in and aligned with grooves297 that align the sections, but allow relative sliding therebetween.

A stud or nipple 289 extends axially from an end of the wedge 284 alonga centerline thereof as shown in FIGS. 21A, B, D and E, with key members293 also extending axially from the end of the wedge at locationsdisposed radially outwardly from the nipple 289. Referring to FIGS. 38Aand B, a tool 900 includes an elongated member, configured as a rod ortube 902, which is dimensioned to be received in the interior of one ofthe leg tubes 208. The tool 900 includes a grippable handle 904 at oneend of the tube and an interface element 906 at the other end. Theinterface element 906 includes a center opening 908 with one or moreradially moveable detent elements 910, which are biased radiallyinwardly into the opening 908 for example with springs. The opening 908is dimensioned to receive the nipple 289. The end of the interfaceelement is configured with a rim portion 914 defining the centeropening, and includes a pair of slots 912, or key passageways, that arecircumferentially spaced and sized to engage the key members 293 on thewedge member. In operation, the interface element 906 is releasablyengaged with the wedge 284 by inserting the nipple 289 into the opening908, with the detent members engaging a groove on the nipple 289 to holdthe wedge 284 on the tool 900. The key members 293 are received in theslots 912 to orient the wedge 284 and prevent it from rotating relativeto the tool about the axis thereof. The tool 900 and wedge 284 areinserted into the leg tube 208 until the wedge 284 is positioned with anopening 294 aligned with the opening 282 in the leg tube 208. After thewedge 284 is engaged with a fastener and/or support tube extendinglaterally through the opening 282 as described hereinafter, the user maypull axially on the tool 900 to overcome the detent member 910 biasingforce and release the tool 900 from the wedge 284, whereinafter the tool900 may be extracted from the leg support tube 208.

The first and second sectors 288, 290 have a first opening 294 definedat the interface therebetween, with the first opening extending radiallyinwardly and defining an annular shoulder 298. The end portion of one ofthe support tubes 252 is inserted into the first opening and engages theshoulder. A second opening 296 is co-axial with the first opening andextends through the remaining portion of the first and second sectors. Athird opening 300 is co-axial with the first and second openings 294,296 and is formed in the third sector 292. A fastener 302 extendsthrough the end portion of the support tube and threadably engages thethird sector at the third opening. As the fastener is tightened byrotation, the third sector 292 is drawn toward the first and secondsectors 288, 290, with the sliding interface therebetween causing thefirst and second sectors to separate and engage the interior surface 304of the leg tube. At the same time, the end portion 252 of the supporttube is drawn against the wedge 284, and in particular the shoulder 298,thereby securing the support tube to the leg tube. In this way, thetube-to-tube 208, 252 connection is provided with a seamless appearance,with the end of the first tube 252 disposed interiorly of the secondtube 208, giving the appearance of a permanent connection, e.g., welded,but allowing for the quick and easy disassembly of the components.

Referring to FIGS. 20 and 30A-D, a wire management clip 670 includes abase member 674 secured to a leg tube 208 with a pair of fasteners 672.The base member 674 has an elongated obround shape, with an outwardlyfacing longitudinally extending groove 676 running the length of thebase member and configured with a concave curvature to accommodate acord 678. The base has a hub 680 extending from a rear side of the basemember, with a through opening 682 formed in the hub.

A clamping member 684 has a corresponding elongated obround shape withan inwardly facing longitudinally extending groove 686 running thelength of the clamping member. The grooves face each other and define achannel 688 extending through the clip. The clamping member 684 includesa post member 690 that extends through the opening in the base member.The leg may have an opening to accommodate the hub and post. A head, orretention member 692, is secured to the end of the post. A spring 694 isdisposed between the retention member 692 and the base, and is disposedaround the hub 680 in one embodiment. In one embodiment, the spring is acoiled compression spring, although it should be understood that othertypes of springs, including leaf springs and tension springs would alsowork.

In operation, the user may grasp the clamping member 684 and pull itaway from the base member 674 against the return force of the spring694. The clamping member may also be rotated relative to the base memberas shown in FIG. 30C. A cord 678, shown in FIG. 36F, may be inserted inthe channel 688, with the clamping member thereafter being rotated suchthat it is in alignment with the base member and thereafter released,with the return force of the spring clamping and holding the cord 678between the clamping member 684 and the base member 674.

Referring to FIGS. 20, 39A-C and 40, an alternative embodiment of a wiremanagement clip 770 includes a base member 774 secured to a leg tube 208with a pair of fasteners 672. The base member 774 has an elongatedobround shape, with a pair of outwardly facing and parallellongitudinally extending grooves 776, 777 running the length of the basemember and each configured with a concave curvature to accommodate acord 778, 779. A convex center ridge 769 or apex extends longitudinallybetween the grooves. The grooves may have the same or differentcurvatures, for example different radii, or with more or less depth. Thebase has a hub 780 extending from a rear side of the base member, with athrough opening 782 formed in the hub to receive a post 772. A rearsurface of the base is configured with a concave surface 773 shaped tomate with a convex outer surface of the leg tube 208.

A clamping member 784 has a corresponding elongated obround shape with apair of inwardly facing longitudinally extending grooves 786, 787running the length of the clamping member, and a center groove 767disposed between the grooves 786, 787. The groove 767 is shaped to matewith, and has a similar curvatures as, the center ridge 769. The grooves777/787 and 776/786 face each other and define a pair of channels 788,789 extending through the clip. The clamping member 784 includes a pairof longitudinally spaced hubs 790 defining a pivot axis 791 extendingorthogonal to the axis of the post 772 and the axes of the channels 788,789. An end 793 of the post defines an axle 795 received in the hubs andfurther defining the pivot axis 791. The leg 208 may have an opening toaccommodate the hub 780 and post 772. A head, or retention member 692,is secured to the end of the post. A spring 694 is disposed between theretention member 692 and the base, and is disposed around the 780 in oneembodiment. In one embodiment, the spring is a coiled compressionspring, although it should be understood that other types of springs,including leaf springs and tension springs would also work.

In operation, the user may grasp the clamping member 784 and pull itaway from the base member 774 against the return force of the spring694. The clamping member may also be pivoted about the axis 791 relativeto the base member as shown in FIG. 39C so as to accommodate differentsize (e.g., diameter) cords 778, 779. The clamp member may be biasedagainst only a single cord disposed in one of the grooves, against thebase member if no cords are present, or against a pair of cords of equalor different diameters. One or more cords 778, 779, shown in FIGS. 39Cand 40, may be inserted in the channels 788, 789 with the clampingmember thereafter being released such that it is biased toward the basemember. The return force of the spring clamps and holds the cords 778,779 between the clamping member 784 and the base member 774, with theclamping member free to pivot about the pivot axis 791 to accommodatedifferent sized cords. In a configuration without any cords, the ridge769 is biased into engagement with the groove 767. When cords arepresent, the ridge may be separated from the groove, and/or one or bothof the side edges of the clamping member may be biased against one orboth of the side edges of the base member. The clamping member and basemember may accommodate cords of various sizes, including withoutlimitation a 2.5 mm diameter USBC cord and an 8.0 mm diameter AC powercord, and various cords having diameters between 2.5 and 8.0 mm.

Referring to FIGS. 36A-G, the support cart may be easily assembled from,and disassembled into, a knock-down configuration by coupling ordecoupling the plate 224 from the side supports 204 (FIGS. 36A and B),attaching or removing the base portion 262 of the tray 260 (FIG. 36C) tostabilize and connect the side supports, attaching or decoupling thedisplay 8 from the display support 130 (FIG. 36D), attaching ordecoupling the display support to the plate 224 (FIG. 36E) as explainedabove, routing and securing a cord 678 to the support cart (FIG. 36F)and securing the upper portion of the trough, including the lid of thetray to the base portion. In addition, the support tubes 250 may besecured or decoupled from the side supports 204. If needed, the legtubes may also be disconnected from the apex mounting bracket 216.

Although the present invention has been described with reference topreferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize thatchanges may be made in form and detail without departing from the spiritand scope of the invention. As such, it is intended that the foregoingdetailed description be regarded as illustrative rather than limitingand that it is the appended claims, including all equivalents thereof,which are intended to define the scope of the invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. A display support system comprising: a supportrail extending in a first direction, wherein the support rail comprisesa rear surface adapted to engage a support wall and a cavity defined atleast in part by a front side wall spaced laterally from the rearsurface; at least one support bar received in the cavity and carried bythe support rail, wherein the at least one support bar comprises atleast one receptacle opening upwardly in a second direction orthogonalto the first direction, wherein the at least one support bar is moveablerelative to the support rail in at least the second direction, andwherein the front side wall constrains movement of the at least onesupport bar laterally outwardly in a third direction orthogonal to thefirst and second directions; and a mounting member having an insertportion received in the receptacle and engaging the support bar, whereinthe mounting member is adapted to be coupled to a display.
 2. Thedisplay support system of claim 1 further comprising at least one lockmember moveable between a locked position, wherein the at least one lockmember is disposed across and closes the at least one receptacleadjacent the insert portion, and an unlocked position, wherein the atleast one lock member is not disposed across the at least onereceptacle.
 3. The display support system of claim 2 wherein the atleast one lock member is pivotally mounted to the at least one supportbar, wherein the at least one lock member is pivotable between thelocked and unlocked positions.
 4. The display support system of claim 1wherein the support rail comprises a first support rail, and furthercomprising a second support rail spaced apart from the first supportrail in the second direction.
 5. The display support system of claim 4wherein the mounting member comprises a first mounting member, andfurther comprising a second mounting member engaged with the secondsupport rail.
 6. The display support system of claim 5 wherein thesecond mounting member is magnetically attracted to the second supportrail.
 7. The display support system of claim 4 further comprising aspacer spaced apart from the first and second rails in the seconddirection.
 8. The display support system of claim 1 further comprising adisplay support coupled to the mounting member, wherein the displaysupport is adapted to be coupled to a display.
 9. The display supportsystem of claim 8 wherein the display support has a disc shape.
 10. Thedisplay support system of claim 1 wherein the at least one support barcomprises a plurality of support bars spaced apart in the firstdirection.
 11. The display support system of claim 10 further comprisinga plurality of connectors connecting the plurality of spaced apartsupport bars.
 12. The display support system of claim 1 wherein thesupport rail comprises at least one opening formed in the top of thecavity, wherein the at least one opening is aligned with the at leastone receptacle of the at least one support bar.
 13. The display supportsystem of claim 1 wherein the receptacle comprises a notch, and whereinthe insert portion comprises a neck received in the notch and a headengaging a side surface of the support bar.
 14. The display supportsystem of claim 1 wherein the at least one support bar is furthermoveable relative to the support rail in the first direction.
 15. Thedisplay support system of claim 14 further comprising a first adjustmentmember adjustably coupled to the support rail and engaging the at leastone support bar, wherein the first adjustment member is moveable betweenat least first and second adjustment positions, wherein the at least onesupport bar is moveable relative to the support rail in one of the firstor second directions as the first adjustment member is moveable betweenthe at least first and second adjustment positions.
 16. The displaysupport system of claim 15 further comprising a second adjustment memberadjustably coupled to the support rail and engaging the at least onesupport bar, wherein the second adjustment member is moveable between atleast third and fourth adjustment positions, wherein the at least onesupport bar is moveable relative to the support rail in the other of thefirst or second directions as the second adjustment member is moveablebetween the at least third and fourth adjustment positions.
 17. Thedisplay support system of claim 14 wherein the mounting member has amounting surface adapted to be coupled to the display, and wherein theinsert portion is moveable relative to the mounting surface in the thirddirection.
 18. The display support system of claim 17 wherein the first,second and third directions correspond to X, Y and Z directions, whereinthe X and Z directions are horizontal and the Y direction is vertical.19. A display support system comprising: a support rail extending in afirst direction; at least one support bar carried by the support railand comprising at least one receptacle opening upwardly in a seconddirection orthogonal to the first direction, wherein the at least onesupport bar is moveable relative to the support rail in at least thesecond direction; a mounting member having an insert portion received inthe receptacle and engaging the support bar, wherein the mounting memberis adapted to be coupled to a display; at least one lock member moveablebetween a locked position, wherein the at least one lock member isdisposed across and closes the at least one receptacle adjacent theinsert portion, and an unlocked position, wherein the at least one lockmember is not disposed across the at least one receptacle, wherein theat least one lock member is pivotally mounted to the at least onesupport bar and is pivotable about a first pivot axis between the lockedand unlocked positions; and a release member pivotally connected to theat least one lock member at a second pivot axis spaced from the firstpivot axis.
 20. The display support system of claim 19 wherein the atleast one receptacle comprises first and second receptacles spaced apartalong the first direction, and wherein the at least one lock membercomprises first and second lock members pivotally mounted about thefirst pivot axis and a third pivot axis respectively, wherein the secondlock member is moveable relative to the second receptacle between lockedand unlocked positions, wherein the release member is pivotallyconnected to the first lock member at the second pivot axis and ispivotally connected to the second lock member at a fourth pivot axis,wherein the release member is moveable between a locked and unlockedposition, and wherein the first and second lock members aresimultaneously moveable between the locked and unlocked positions as therelease member is moved between the locked and unlocked position. 21.The display support system of claim 20 wherein the release member has afirst catch and the at least one support bar has a second catch, whereinthe release member is moveable relative to the support bar from anengaged position, wherein the first and second catches are engaged, to adisengaged position, wherein the first and second catches aredisengaged, wherein the release member holds the first and second lockmembers in the unlocked position when the release member is in theengaged position.
 22. A display support system comprising: a supportrail extending in a first direction, the support rail having a top, abottom and a side wall defining a cavity, wherein the support railcomprises a rear surface adapted to engage a support wall, wherein theside wall is spaced laterally from the rear surface; a plurality ofsupport bars disposed in the cavity and spaced apart along the firstdirection, each of the support bars comprising a pair of receptaclesspaced apart in the first direction and opening upwardly along a seconddirection orthogonal to the first direction, wherein the side wallconstrains movement of the plurality of support bars laterally outwardlyin a third direction orthogonal to the first and second directions; anda plurality of pairs of mounting members, each of the mounting membershaving an insert portion, wherein the insert portions of each of thepairs of mounting members are received in the pair of receptacles of acorresponding one of the support bars, with the insert portions of eachpair of mounting members engaging the corresponding support bar, whereineach of the pairs of mounting members is adapted to be coupled to aseparate display.
 23. The display support system of claim 22 wherein theplurality of support bars are each moveable relative to the support railin at least the first and second directions.
 24. The display supportsystem of claim 22 further comprising a plurality of first adjustmentmembers adjustably coupled to the support rail, each of the firstadjustment members engaging a corresponding one of the support bars,wherein the first adjustment members are each moveable between at leastfirst and second adjustment positions, wherein the corresponding supportbars are moveable relative to the support rail in the second directionas the first adjustment members are moveable between the at least firstand second adjustment positions.
 25. The display support system of claim24 further comprising at least a pair of second adjustment membersadjustably coupled to the support rail and engaging opposite end mostones of the support bars spaced apart along the first direction, whereinthe second adjustment member is moveable between at least third andfourth adjustment positions, wherein at least the endmost ones of thesupport bars are moveable relative to the support rail in the firstsecond direction as the second adjustment member is moveable between theat least third and fourth adjustment positions.
 26. The display supportsystem of claim 22 wherein the mounting members each have a mountingsurface adapted to be coupled to the display, and wherein the insertportion of each mounting member is moveable relative to the mountingsurface in a third direction orthogonal to the first and seconddirections.
 27. The display support system of claim 26 wherein thefirst, second and third directions correspond to X, Y and Z directions,wherein the X and Z directions are horizontal and the Y direction isvertical.
 28. The display support system of claim 22 further comprisinga plurality of pairs of lock members moveable between a locked position,wherein the lock members are disposed across and close a correspondingone of the pairs of receptacles, and an unlocked position, wherein thelock members are not disposed across the receptacles.
 29. The displaysupport system of claim 22 wherein the support rail comprises a firstsupport rail, and further comprising a second support rail spaced apartfrom the first support rail in the second direction.
 30. The displaysupport system of claim 29 wherein the plurality of pairs of mountingmembers comprise a plurality of pairs of first mounting members, andfurther comprising a plurality of second mounting members engaged withthe second support rail.
 31. The display support system of claim 22further comprising a plurality of display supports, wherein each of theplurality of display supports is coupled to a corresponding pair ofmounting members.
 32. The display support system of claim 31 furthercomprising a plurality of displays coupled to the plurality of displaysupports.
 33. The display support system of claim 22 wherein the pair ofreceptacles comprises a pair of notches, and wherein the insert portionseach comprise a neck received in one of the notches and a head engaginga side surface of the support bar.